HIV :: HIV/AIDS Education

Education is paramount if we are to reach individuals infected with HIV and those living with AIDS. Obviously, our best resource is from those who are affected by the disease! Information is not reaching those most in need and there is a certain mistrust of science and medicine. People are afraid. Many have only seen or heard of people dying and many people believe the drugs will kill them. It is important that they learn from those whose lives have been saved and who have benefited from the drug treatments, renewing a quality of life they would not have had otherwise.

HIV :: The way we address HIV is cause for concern

The way we address HIV is cause for concern The truth is that there are millions of people living to whom HIV has not caused illness and death. This information brings joy and hope to the heart of any person who has ever dreaded the onset of AIDS.

Diabetes :: Homoeopathic approach in management of Diabetes Mellitus – 1

Diabetes mellitus is a clinical syndrome known since 1500 B.C. Sushruta had also described this condition in 400-500 B.C. It is characterized by hyperglycemia due to relative or absolute deficiency of insulin Lack of Insulin whether absolute or relative affects the metabolism of carbohydrate protein fat water and electrolytes.

Macular Degeneration :: Smoking may cause blindness

Smokers are up to four times more likely to go blind or suffer visual impairment later in life than non-smokers, researchers say today. They are more likely to develop Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of adult blindness. The condition results in severe and permanent loss of central vision.

Eye :: Retinal Detachment and Homoeopathy

I have a few cases of retinal detachment running into the OPD of our hospital. I have seen a marvelous role of Naphthalinum in this line. The potency most frequently used in these cases is 3x, the next one being 30c. some other remedies of choice have been Digitalis, Aur met, Jaborandi and Ruta. To understand it well, we should make a study on retinal detachment first.

Personality :: Behavior, Stress and Trauma

What is trauma? The Trauma is: 1. A physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence. It may be self-inflicted. The principal types of trauma involved include motor vehicle accidents, falls, burns, gunshot wounds, and drowning. 2. An emotional or psychological shock that may produce disordered feelings or behavior.